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Inspired by the pick axe guitar, the sledge hammer

Started this discussion. Last reply by jonathan leslie Feb 26. 6 Replies 2 Likes

also this is done with no actual guitar parts: the frets are finishing nails, and the tuners are 1/4-20 screws It needs a wrench to turn the coupler nut to tune the guitar.Continue

MY CBG sounds too much like a banjo, how do I get a deeper guitar sound?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Seaman Jay Jan 2, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Likes

I just finished it:here are about a million pictures of the entire build process:…Continue

Weekend Warrior CBG build, from beginning to end.

Started this discussion. Last reply by jonathan leslie Dec 31, 2011. 8 Replies 1 Like

Well after several weeks of reading about CBG's,purchasing my first CBG from ebay and loving it,I decided I'm gonna build one. I though folks might want to follow along on as I learn and teach…Continue

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Woodshop guitar toys.

"More fun in the woodshop. I built an in-line volume and tone controller for a CBG when none is built into the guitar (Like the sledgehammer build.) The flask has a clip on the back to fit onto your belt, and best of all it still holds…"

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"Wow! Super cool Jonathan. Bringing the earlier pics to life. Guitars should be seen and heard!"

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"Thats a Hard HITTER Sir!! a Smash Hit !!"

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" I figured I'm all set for prison to make big rocks into little stones. I'm also working on "Iron Man" by black sabbath."

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"Well, Stones then ZZ!"

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"Yes, sir! Hammering it. Cool build and good sound. Sounds Stones to me."

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The entirely hypothetical encylopedic CGB design and construction book - a long post

Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Doug Thorsvik Mar 20. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Converting 3 string to 4 string

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3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision

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Redeemed myself after a dumb mistake!

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My next creation,I’m hooked…I guess

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Neck though corner

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Part 1 HUBCAP guitar build series!

Started by Taffy Evans in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes

Inspired by the pick axe guitar, the sledge hammer

Started by jonathan leslie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by jonathan leslie Feb 26. 6 Replies 2 Likes

Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar

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Vintage Hub Cap Guitar Build

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